Betty Watson
Lake Jackson,TX
Summary
Highly qualified educational instructor with 17 years of experience. Empowers students through implementation of interactive events. Experienced leadership professional prepared to guide teams effectively. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability with changing needs. Proficient in project management, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Reliable and flexible, fostering cohesive and productive team environment. Committed to encouraging higher-order approaches to increase student performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vertical Team Lead / CKH Facilitation Educator
Central Elementary School - BISD
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve educational goals collectively.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on curriculum development opportunities.
- Supervised and provided feedback for educational staff to act as resource for Capturing Kids Hearts Management school wide.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify new fundraising opportunities and diversify events.
- Oversaw event planning processes for fundraisers, guaranteeing seamless experiences that attracted high-level supporters.
- Worked with senior administrators to define project scope and direction, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project & event execution.
- Integrated on-site assets and internal software / databases to better manage tracking of student success and opportunities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Science Department Head / Team Lead Teacher
O'Hara Lanier Middle School - BISD
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Established partnerships with local businesses to foster community engagement and support for organizational initiatives.
- Promoted agency in educational settings by interpreting services provided, soliciting on program sponsorship and encouraging volunteerism.
- Composed numerous grant proposals to request funding support from government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
- Led, designed, and organized annual training sessions and events
- Coordinated efforts among development staff to maximize efficiency during high-traffic periods such as end-of-year special events.
- Implemented volunteer recruitment strategies, successfully increasing the number of active participants in various programs.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to succeed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.
Classroom Teacher / Science Liason
Grady B. Rasco Middle School - BISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Facilitated connections between new students and current campus community members through mentorship programs and networking events.
- Promoted a positive campus culture by leading workshops on diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
- Improved communication channels between students, faculty, and staff by maintaining up-to-date information displays throughout campus buildings.
- Served as a liaison between campus administration and the student body, effectively communicating needs, concerns, or suggestions from both parties to foster an open dialogue about campus improvements.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and disciplines
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Classroom Teacher
Brazosport Christian School
05.2009 - 05.2014
- Instructed groups of up to 20 students and provided individual support as needed.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Taught 7 subjects daily to 15 students on information compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies; Teacher Preparation
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2009
Associate of Arts - Generalist
Ohio Valley University
Vienna, WV05.1986
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Development
- Instruction Management
- Volunteer Management
- Staff Training
- Performance monitoring
- Course / Program Development
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Process Improvements
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Teacher for 5 years
- Member of the BISD Science Curriculum Coalition
- PLC Lead for Lanier Science Team
- Department Chair for 5th & 6th grade Science
- Teacher representative for Lanier Middle School Leadership Team
- Member of science team to present at the BISD Technology Professional Development for two years
- Recipient of the Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers (SSEATS)
- "You Be the Chemist" representative for Lanier
- Recipient of DOW Dollars for Doers program in recognition of participation in "You Be The Chemist"
- Teacher of the Month
- CKH Process Champion Liaison
- Teacher Leader of STUCO (Student Council Organization)
- Teacher Leader for Parent Teacher Organization
- Vertical-Alignment Curriculum Lead
Certification
- English Language Learners License
- Generalist: EC-6th License
- GT certification
- Trauma Informed Care Certified
- ALiCE
- Seizure Training for School Personnel
- AISD Cybersecurity
- Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting
- Workplace Bullying: Awareness and Prevention
- Basic Gatekeeper Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- ASK Certified
Timeline
Vertical Team Lead / CKH Facilitation Educator
Central Elementary School - BISD
08.2022 - Current
Science Department Head / Team Lead Teacher
O'Hara Lanier Middle School - BISD
08.2014 - 05.2022
Classroom Teacher / Science Liason
Grady B. Rasco Middle School - BISD
08.2014 - 05.2017
Classroom Teacher
Brazosport Christian School
05.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies; Teacher Preparation
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Generalist
Ohio Valley University
- English Language Learners License
- Generalist: EC-6th License
- GT certification
- Trauma Informed Care Certified
- ALiCE
- Seizure Training for School Personnel
- AISD Cybersecurity
- Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting
- Workplace Bullying: Awareness and Prevention
- Basic Gatekeeper Certified
- Stop the Bleed Certified
- ASK Certified
Master of Arts - Instructional Design
Western Governors University
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